Variety reports Universal
Pictures has thrown some cold water on the BioShock movie, saying the film
tie-in with 2K Games' underwater shooter that was to be directed by Gore
Verbinski is on hold. Word is some of the production staff has been let go as
they work on figuring out how to trim the project's budget, which has grown to
the $160 million range. The story does repeatedly stress how all parties
involved are determined to work through these obstacles and make a BioShock
movie a reality.